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🚴 Even Tadej Pogačar's multi million euro team can't escape it: Tour de France riders are revealing the nightmare hotels they're stuck sleeping in during cycling's biggest race.

⚽ World Cup referees cover nearly as much ground as the players they're watching, and a new fitness test reveals whether your legs could handle the pace officials are required to hit.

🍺 Nearly 40 footraces a year draw thousands of runners across Colorado, but it's not the running that keeps them coming back, it's the unlikely reason behind the series' cult following.

Ahotu, the endurance race discovery platform, has partnered with Uptrip, a travel rewards app by Lufthansa Innovation Hub. Users who complete the Ahotu Collection in the Uptrip app unlock a discount on race entries across thousands of endurance events worldwide. World's Sports Group

Leone Timing deployed the RACE RESULT Ubidium timing system at the 49th Boilermaker Road Race. The German engineered system's lightweight antenna mats reduced setup time while delivering accurate results for the sold out 15K and 5K events. RACE RESULT

Alex Matata (42:24) and Tsigie Gebreselama (47:29, an event record) won the 49th Boilermaker 15K on July 12 in Utica, New York. Both earned eligibility for the $10,000 PRRO Super Bonus at the 29th PRRO Championship, hosted by the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on July 25. PRRO Circuit

The McCourt Foundation and LA Road Runners have launched training season for the 2026 Santa Monica Classic, a 10K and 5K race scheduled for September 13. Eight week downloadable training plans are now available, with registration open. The McCourt Foundation

The fifth edition of GFNY Grand Ballon in Alsace, France drew a record field of nearly 2,000 cyclists. Simon Combes won the men's race in 4:04:51 and Janine Meyer took the women's title in 4:43:11 on the 146.8 km course. GFNY

The New Orleans Saints and Easy Day Sports have opened registration for the 14th Annual Saints Kickoff Run on September 26, 2026, a 5K finishing on the 50 yard line inside Caesars Superdome. Proceeds benefit the Louisiana National Guard Foundation. Easy Day Sports

Supertri New Jersey and Supertri Long Beach, both held July 19, have sold out, while Supertri Toronto on July 26 is near capacity. Supertri Chicago, set for August 22 to 23, is on track to sell out with 9,500 anticipated participants. Supertri

The Denver Colfax Marathon's relay prize pool has surpassed $1.3 million over its twenty year history, with winning teams directing funds to local charities or schools. The race has contributed to more than $10 million donated to Colorado community organizations. Denver Colfax Marathon

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OutsidePR has opened applications for its 2027 JEDIA+ pro bono PR program, now in its fifth year, which selects up to three non profits or brands led by or serving LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, adaptive, or other underrepresented communities for four month PR engagements. The application period runs through September 30, 2026. OutsidePR

Merrell has launched the MTL SpeedARC Peak, a technical trail running shoe developed over five years with 154 prototypes tested across 13,000 miles. The shoe features a SpeedARC midsole, carbon fiber FlexPlate, Matryx upper, and Vibram MegaGrip Elite outsole. Merrell

Fuel Goods has launched free personalized Fueling Plans, a tool built on its Fuelprint technology that provides runners with workout by workout fueling guidance tied to their training schedule. Recommended products are available for direct purchase through the platform. Fuel Goods

Suunto athlete Courtney Dauwalter won the 2026 Hardrock 100 in 26:03:10, setting the fastest women's clockwise time in race history for her fourth consecutive victory. Fellow Suunto athlete Tara Dower finished third in 33:02:04. Suunto

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